Part I: Determine whether the followin definitions are stipulative ,lexical,
precision, theoretical or persuasive
[Link] refers to a set of printed or written pages that have been bound together and
comprise a cover.
Lexical Definition: "Book refers to a set of printed or written pages that have been bound
together and comprise a cover". This reports the standard usage of the word in a language.
2. Cognitive dissonance is a state of mental discomfort ensued when an individual holds two
or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas.
Theoretical Definition: "Cognitive dissonance is a state of mental discomfort ensued when an
individual holds two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or ideas". This provides a description
based on a specific psychological theory.
3. Eco-car refers to any vehicle that emits zero carbon emissions.
Précising Definition: "Eco-car refers to any vehicle that emits zero carbon emissions". This
reduces vagueness by setting a specific, measurable boundary for the term.
4. Smoker means a rude and disgusting individual who callously emits noxious tobacco
fumes into the air, threatening the health and comfort of everyone in the vicinity.
Persuasive Definition: "Smoker means a rude and disgusting individual who callously emits
noxious tobacco fumes into the air...". This uses emotionally charged language to influence
attitude.
5. Smart gadget means any device that can connect to the internet.
Stipulative Definition: "Smart gadget means any device that can connect to the internet". This
assigns a specific meaning to a term for a particular context or new invention.
Part II: Please put the following thing in thier repective order University,
Educational Institution, Higher Educational Institution, Jimma University
6. Increasing Extension
Jimma University, University, Higher Education Institution, Educational Institution
7. Decreasing Extension
Educational Institution, Higher Education Institution, University, Jimma University
[Link] Intension
Educational Institution, Higher Education Institution, University, Jimma University
9. Decreasing Intension
Jimma University ,University, Higher Education Institution,Educational Institution
Part III: Discuss and mention extensional and intensional definition technique
and provide example that support your writting
1. Extensional (Denotative) Techniques
An extensional definition assigns meaning to a term by indicating the members of the class that
the term denotes. It "points" to the things the word refers to.
Ostensive (Demonstrative) Definitions: Defining a term by pointing to an object.
Example: Pointing to a desk and saying, "That is a piece of furniture."
Enumerative Definitions: Defining a term by naming individual members of the class.
Example: "Planet" means Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, etc.
Definition by Subclass: Defining a term by naming groups of things that fall under it.
Example: "Animal" means mammals, reptiles, birds, and amphibians.
2. Intensional (Connotative) Techniques
An intensional definition assigns meaning to a term by listing the properties or attributes that
the term connotes. It explains what it "means" to be that thing.
Synonymous Definition: Defining a term using another word that has the same meaning
Example: "Physician" means doctor.
Etymological Definition: Defining a term by its linguistic ancestry or origin.
Example: "Philosophy" comes from the Greek words philo (love) and sophia (wisdom).
Operational Definition: Defining a term by specifying a measurement or experimental
procedure.
Example: "Acidity" is determined by a substance turning blue litmus paper red.
Definition by Genus and Difference: Defining a term by identifying its general category (genus)
and the specific trait that sets it apart (difference).
Example: "Ice" means water (genus) that is frozen (difference).